American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor
Mission: In the spirit of service, not self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.Vision: The vision of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion while becoming the premier service organization and foundation of every community providing support for our veterans, our military, and their families by shaping a positive future in an atmosphere of fellowship, patriotism, peace and security.
American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor at a glance
In short: American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor gave $178K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $177,561
- +93.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,512
- -22.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,890
- Total assets
- $843,528
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Various Grants Under 5000 ($96K). Together the top 5 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $178K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $178K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Grants Under 5000 Newport Beach, CA | — | $96,171 |
| Santiago Community College Santa Ana, CA | — | $36,000 |
| American Legion Dept of Calif San Francisco, CA | — | $20,890 |
| Honor Flight Southland Trabuco Canyon, CA | — | $12,500 |
| Fullerton College Student Vet Fullerton, CA | — | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $843,528 | $412,108 | $384,329 | $177,561 | 5 | $25,036 |
| 2024 | $815,749 | $451,930 | $328,191 | $91,916 | 2 | $26,484 |
| 2023 | $692,010 | $346,105 | $257,194 | $74,066 | Total only | $519 |
| 2022 | $603,099 | $341,182 | $271,645 | $60,572 | Total only | $50 |
| 2021 | $533,562 | $302,441 | $274,881 | $10,053 | 1 | $28 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor is a public charity focused on Veterans, based in Newport Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $844K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $178K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor is led by Mary Beth Martin, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Beth Martin
President
1st V.p. → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Edes
Junior Past President
President → Junior Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Johnston
1st V.p.
Executive Committee → 2nd Vice President, 2022
2nd Vice President → 1st V.p., 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Woolford
Executive Committee
Executive Committee → Assistant Sgt at Arm, 2023
Assistant Sgt at Arm → Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janz Simmons
Sgt at Arms
Assistant Sgt at Arm → Sgt at Arms, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Morgan
Chaplain
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Lindsey
Historian
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Bengry
Executive Committee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobbi Reneghan
Executive Committee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthis Minucci Neal
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Farr
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Eickhoff
Assistant Sgt at Arm
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Robertson
2nd Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Flanagan
Bobbi Reneghan
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Leonard
Executive Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Cynthia Culp (2021–2024) — Executive Committee
- Former: Kim Philhart (2021–2024) — Junior Past President
- Former: Cindy Edes (2024) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Heidi Maturino (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Lily Romanow (2021–2023) — Executive Committee
- Former: Debbie Schubert (2023) — Junior Past President
- Former: Janis Oakes (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Bobbie Renaghan (2021–2022) — Executive Committee
- Former: Kendall Madsen (2021–2022) — 1st V.p.
- Former: Catherine Katz (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Karen Karanickolas (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Susan Siever (2021) — Executive Committee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor
How much does American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor give each year?
American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor gave $178K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $92K across 2 grants.
What is American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor's typical grant size?
American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor's median grant in 2025 was $20,890, and its average grant was $35,512, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor give grants?
American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Who are American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor's largest grantees?
American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor's largest 2025 grantees include Various Grants Under 5000 ($96,171), Santiago Community College ($36,000) and American Legion Dept of Calif ($20,890), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor?
American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor reported $844K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $412K.
What is American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor?
American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor is a public charity focused on Veterans, based in Newport Beach, CA. It holds $844K in total assets as of 2025.
What is American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor's EIN?
American Legion Auxiliary 291 Newport Harbor's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6102902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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